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Genealogies.

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Scope Note: Accounts or histories of the descent of persons, families, or other groups, from an ancestor or ancestors; enumerations of ancestors and their descendants in the natural order of succession. (AAT) This heading was used in the published catalogues for general works on genealogy as a subject, and also for collections of genealogies. Particular genealogies were indexed under the name of the family. (NLS).

Found in 820 Collections and/or Records:

Papers, 1814-1818, and undated, concerning the claim of Andrew Stirling of Drumpellier as representative of the family of Stirling of Cadder (folios 1-153), and an earlier (and differently arranged) version, ?1858, of John Riddell’s ‘Comments on the Keir Performance’., 1814-1818, ?1858, and undated.

 File
Identifier: Adv.MS.26.2.10
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

The papers relate to: peerage cases and forfeited peerages arranged in alphabetical order of title (Adv.MS.26.1.1-26.1.29); landed families and baronetcies, arranged in alphabetical order of family (Adv.MS.26.2.1-26.2.12); various legal and other topics (Adv.MS.26.2.13-26.2.23).

Dates: 1814-1818, ?1858, and undated.

Papers, 1818, in the claim of the Marquess of Abercorn to certain dignities and honours of the House of Hamilton, consisting of statements and opinions thereanent, and copies of a decreet of the Duchess of Hamilton against the Earl of Abercorn, 1658, and of a reported case of the Duke of Hamilton, 1747., 1658, 1747, 1818.

 File
Identifier: Adv.MS.26.1.15
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

The papers relate to: peerage cases and forfeited peerages arranged in alphabetical order of title (Adv.MS.26.1.1-26.1.29); landed families and baronetcies, arranged in alphabetical order of family (Adv.MS.26.2.1-26.2.12); various legal and other topics (Adv.MS.26.2.13-26.2.23).

Dates: 1658, 1747, 1818.

Papers, 1828, and undated, in the claim of John Smith Cuninghame of Caprington to bear the arms and supporters of Cuninghame of Caprington (folios 1-115), and papers, 1845-1846, and undated, in the competing claims by his son Thomas and Sir Robert K Dick Cuningham, 7th Baronet, of Prestonfield (folios 116-191)., 1828, 1845-1846, and undated.

 File
Identifier: Adv.MS.26.2.2
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

The papers relate to: peerage cases and forfeited peerages arranged in alphabetical order of title (Adv.MS.26.1.1-26.1.29); landed families and baronetcies, arranged in alphabetical order of family (Adv.MS.26.2.1-26.2.12); various legal and other topics (Adv.MS.26.2.13-26.2.23).

Dates: 1828, 1845-1846, and undated.

Papers by Archibald Smith, Doctor of Medicine, Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland., 1867-1868.

 File
Identifier: MS.2128
Scope and Contents The contents are as follows:Papers concerning the limits of Glenurchay (folio 4);'Argyleshire Invaded but not Subdued', 1868, published in ‘Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland’, volume vii, page 412 (folio 8);'Notices regarding Dr John Smith's Collection of Ancient Gaelic Poetry', 1867, partly published in ‘Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland’, volume vii, page 238 (folio 30);'Genealogy of the Noble House of...
Dates: 1867-1868.

Papers, chiefly Gaelic, of Duncan Campbell, Inverness (1826-1916).

 File
Identifier: MS.14883
Scope and Contents This loose collection of papers belonged to Duncan Campbell, who was born at the farm of Kerrumore, Glenlyon, of which his family had been tenants for three generations. He was editor of the ‘Northern Chronicle’, co-editor of the ‘Highland Monthly’, and author of a number of works relating to Highland history, notably the ‘Book of Garth and Fortingall’. (See ‘Transactions of the Gaelic Society of Inverness’, volume 28, page vi).The papers here described are in many different...
Dates: 17th century-1st quarter of 20th century.

Papers, chiefly historical materials, of Donald MacPherson., Early 19th century-mid 19th century.

 File
Identifier: MS.14895
Scope and Contents The contents are as follows.(i) Copy letter of Donald MacPherson to the Reverend Dr Mackintosh MacKay, Laggan, 1828: on cat-names (folio i);(ii) Copy letter of Donald MacPherson to Ewen MacPherson of Cluny (acephalous) (folio ii);(iii) Dissertation on origin of Clan Chattan (folio 1);(iv) Historical and philological notes connected with above dissertation (folio 20);(v) Essay on origin and nature of chiefship (folio 66);...
Dates: Early 19th century-mid 19th century.

Papers, chiefly relating to lands and families of Morayshire, Banffshire, and Aberdeenshire, collected by William Rose, in Montcoffer, the genealogist.

 Collection
Identifier: Adv.MSS.49.7.1-49.7.20
Scope and Contents

Many of the papers bear notes by Rose.

Dates: 16th century-early 19th century.

Papers collected and compiled by John Francis Campbell.

 Collection
Identifier: Acc.8168
Scope and Contents

Mainly concerning the history and genealogy of the Campbells.

Dates: circa 1617-1873

Papers compiled and collected by James Dennistoun for a projected history of Dumbartonshire., 1825-?1842.

 Sub-Series
Identifier: Adv.MSS.19.2.16-19.2.24
Scope and Contents The material was compiled over a number of years, probably between about 1825 and 1840, and consists of accounts of parishes and families, notes and extracts from printed sources and collections of formal documents, and some original documents and printed items. The complete title of the work was apparently intended to be `Dumbartonshire Illustrated with regard chiefly to its Territorial History and Family Antiquities`, but the work appears never to have been finished (for example, there are...
Dates: 1825-?1842.

Papers concerning the claim of Archibald William to the Earldom of Winton., 1840.

 File
Identifier: Adv.MS.26.1.26
Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

The papers relate to: peerage cases and forfeited peerages arranged in alphabetical order of title (Adv.MS.26.1.1-26.1.29); landed families and baronetcies, arranged in alphabetical order of family (Adv.MS.26.2.1-26.2.12); various legal and other topics (Adv.MS.26.2.13-26.2.23).

Dates: 1840.

Papers concerning the claim of Henry Scrymgeour Wedderburn of Wedderburn to the Earldom of Dundee., 16th century-17th century, 1843.

 File
Identifier: Adv.MS.26.1.11
Scope and Contents

The papers consist of a genealogical table, and draft statements and opinion by John Riddell, 1843, and undated (folios 1-160), extracts made apparently in 1846 of 16th- and 17th-century public records relating to members of the family (folios 161-179), and a small miscellany of other papers (folios 180-190).

Dates: 16th century-17th century, 1843.

Papers concerning the Erskine family, Earls of Mar.

 Item
Identifier: Acc.7342
Scope and Contents

Including George Erskine, "The Genealogie of the Family of Mar and Erskine..." (? 1705).

Dates: 1635-1831.

Papers concerning the family history of Dumbartonshire, compiled and collected by James Dennistoun for a projected history of Dumbartonshire., ?1827-?1828.

 File
Identifier: Adv.MS.19.2.17
Scope and Contents

The papers consist of draft genealogical accounts, compiled for the most part about 1827-1828, of families possessed of territories in the county (or otherwise strongly connected with it) arranged in alphabetical order. Some of the accounts are supplemented by transcripts of documents or of relevant letters.

Dates: ?1827-?1828.

Papers concerning the family of John Lapraik.

 Fonds
Identifier: Acc.11293
Scope and Contents

Includes:

11 family letters to Thomas Lapraik, Muirkirk, 1810-1843 and undated

genealogical notes, 19th century

Burgess Ticket for Andrew Berry of Newmilns, 1843.

Dates: 19th century

Papers concerning the history of Caithness.

 Collection
Identifier: Acc.9808
Scope and Contents

Includes manuscript of John Henderson, "Caithness Family History" (1879) and Forbes Macgregor, "Pegasos Islands" (1968).

Dates: 19th century to 20th century.

Papers concerning the history of the church of Eddleston by Dr Clement Bryce Gunn., Early 20th century-mid 20th century.

 File
Identifier: MS.954
Scope and Contents From the Series:

The typescripts, chiefly 20th-century and consisting largely of excerpts from the kirk-session records, are almost ready for publication, and are accompanied by notes, newspaper cuttings, and photographs. Churches other than parish are dealt with, and biographical and genealogical information is given about ministers.

Dates: Early 20th century-mid 20th century.

Papers concerning the history of the church of Innerleithen by Dr Clement Bryce Gunn., Early 20th century-mid 20th century.

 File
Identifier: MS.955
Scope and Contents From the Series:

The typescripts, chiefly 20th-century and consisting largely of excerpts from the kirk-session records, are almost ready for publication, and are accompanied by notes, newspaper cuttings, and photographs. Churches other than parish are dealt with, and biographical and genealogical information is given about ministers.

Dates: Early 20th century-mid 20th century.

Papers concerning the history of the church of Kirkurd by Dr Clement Bryce Gunn., Early 20th century-mid 20th century.

 File
Identifier: MS.956
Scope and Contents From the Series:

The typescripts, chiefly 20th-century and consisting largely of excerpts from the kirk-session records, are almost ready for publication, and are accompanied by notes, newspaper cuttings, and photographs. Churches other than parish are dealt with, and biographical and genealogical information is given about ministers.

Dates: Early 20th century-mid 20th century.

Papers concerning the history of the church of Manor by Dr Clement Bryce Gunn., Early 20th century-mid 20th century.

 File
Identifier: MS.957
Scope and Contents From the Series:

The typescripts, chiefly 20th-century and consisting largely of excerpts from the kirk-session records, are almost ready for publication, and are accompanied by notes, newspaper cuttings, and photographs. Churches other than parish are dealt with, and biographical and genealogical information is given about ministers.

Dates: Early 20th century-mid 20th century.

Papers concerning the history of the church of Newlands by Dr Clement Bryce Gunn., Early 20th century-mid 20th century.

 File
Identifier: MS.958
Scope and Contents From the Series:

The typescripts, chiefly 20th-century and consisting largely of excerpts from the kirk-session records, are almost ready for publication, and are accompanied by notes, newspaper cuttings, and photographs. Churches other than parish are dealt with, and biographical and genealogical information is given about ministers.

Dates: Early 20th century-mid 20th century.

Papers concerning the history of the church of Skirling by Dr Clement Bryce Gunn., Early 20th century-mid 20th century.

 File
Identifier: MS.959
Scope and Contents From the Series:

The typescripts, chiefly 20th-century and consisting largely of excerpts from the kirk-session records, are almost ready for publication, and are accompanied by notes, newspaper cuttings, and photographs. Churches other than parish are dealt with, and biographical and genealogical information is given about ministers.

Dates: Early 20th century-mid 20th century.

Papers concerning the history of the church of Tweedsmuir by Dr Clement Bryce Gunn., Early 20th century-mid 20th century.

 File
Identifier: MS.960
Scope and Contents From the Series:

The typescripts, chiefly 20th-century and consisting largely of excerpts from the kirk-session records, are almost ready for publication, and are accompanied by notes, newspaper cuttings, and photographs. Churches other than parish are dealt with, and biographical and genealogical information is given about ministers.

Dates: Early 20th century-mid 20th century.

Papers concerning the history of the church of Walkerburn by Dr Clement Bryce Gunn., Early 20th century-mid 20th century.

 File
Identifier: MS.961
Scope and Contents From the Series:

The typescripts, chiefly 20th-century and consisting largely of excerpts from the kirk-session records, are almost ready for publication, and are accompanied by notes, newspaper cuttings, and photographs. Churches other than parish are dealt with, and biographical and genealogical information is given about ministers.

Dates: Early 20th century-mid 20th century.